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Official Journal of the European Union
26.6.2012
COUNCIL DECISION 2012/327/CFSP
of 25 June 2012
extending the mandate of the European Union Special Representative for the Southern
Mediterranean region
THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,
for human rights and fundamental freedoms, peace and
regional cooperation, including through the European
Having regard to the Treaty on European Union, and in
Neighbourhood Policy and the Union for the Mediterranean;
particular Article 28, Article 31(2) and Article 33 thereof,
(c) enhancing the Union’s effectiveness, presence and visibility
Having regard to the proposal from the High Representative of
in the region and in relevant international forums;
the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy,
Whereas:
(d) establishing close coordination with relevant local partners

and international and regional organisations such as the
African Union, the Cooperation Council for the Arab
(1) On
18
July
2011,
the
Council
adopted
Decision
States of the Gulf, the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation,
2011/424/CFSP ( 1 ) appointing Mr Bernardino LEN as
the League of Arab States, the Arab Maghreb Union,
the European Union Special Representative (EUSR) for
relevant international financial institutions, the United
the Southern Mediterranean region. The EUSR’s
Nations and the private sector.
mandate is to expire on 30 June 2012.
(2) The
mandate
of
the
EUSR
should
be
extended
for
a
Article 3
further period of 12 months,
Mandate
HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:
In order to achieve the policy objectives, the mandate of the
EUSR shall be to:
Article 1
European Union Special Representative
(a) strengthen the overall political role of the Union with regard
to Southern Mediterranean countries, in particular those
The mandate of Mr Bernardino LEN as the EUSR for the
undergoing political reform and a transition to democracy,
Southern Mediterranean region is hereby extended until
notably by enhancing dialogue with governments and inter
30 June 2013. The mandate of the EUSR may be terminated
national organisations, as well as with civil society and other
earlier, if the Council so decides, on a proposal of the High
relevant interlocutors, and promoting awareness among the
Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security
partners of the Union’s approach;
Policy (HR).
(b) maintain close contact with all parties involved in the
Article 2
process of democratic transformation in the region, foster
Policy objectives
stabilisation and reconciliation in full respect of local
ownership and contribute to crisis management and
The mandate of the EUSR shall be based on the policy
prevention;
objectives of the Union regarding the Southern Neighbourhood
as set out in the European Council Declarations of 4 February
and 11 March 2011, the European Council conclusions of 24-
(c) contribute to better coherence, consistency and coor
25 March 2011, and the Council conclusions of 21 February
dination of the Union and Member States’ policies and
and 20 June 2011, and taking into account the proposals of the
actions towards the region;
HR and the Commission in their communications of 8 March
and 25 May 2011.
(d) contribute to promoting coordination with international
partners and organisations and to supporting regional
Those objectives include:
cooperation. Assist the HR, in coordination with the
Commission and Member States, by contributing to the
(a) enhancing the Union’s political dialogue, contributing to the
work of the Task Force and follow up meetings for the
partnership and broader relationship with Southern Medi
Southern Mediterranean region;
terranean countries, in particular those undergoing political
reform and a transition to democracy;
(e) contribute to the implementation of the Union’s human
rights policy in the region, including the EU Guidelines
(b) contributing to the response of the Union to the devel
on human rights, in particular the EU Guidelines on
opments of Southern Mediterranean countries, in particular
Children and Armed Conflict, as well as on violence
those undergoing political reform and a transition to
against women and girls and combating all forms of
democracy, notably by strengthening democracy and insti
discrimination against them, and the Union’s policy on
tution building, the rule of law, good governance, respect
Women, Peace and Security, including by monitoring and
reporting on developments, as well as formulating recom
( 1 ) OJ L 188, 19.7.2011, p. 24.
mendations in this regard.

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Article 4
EUSR and the members of the EUSR’s staff shall be agreed with
the host party or parties, as appropriate. Member States and the
Implementation of the mandate
Commission shall grant all necessary support to such effect.
1. The
EUSR
shall
be
responsible
for
the
implementation
of
the mandate, acting under the authority of the HR.
Article 8
2. The
Political
and
Security
Committee
(PSC)
shall
maintain
Security of EU classified information
a privileged link with the EUSR and shall be the EUSR’s primary
The EUSR and the members of the EUSR’s team shall respect
point of contact with the Council. The PSC shall provide the
the security principles and minimum standards established by
EUSR with strategic guidance and political direction within the
Council Decision 2011/292/EU of 31 March 2011 on the
framework of the mandate, without prejudice to the powers of
security rules for protecting EU classified information ( 1 ).
the HR.
3. The
EUSR
shall
work
in
close
coordination
with
the
Article 9
European External Action Service (EEAS) and its relevant depart
Access to information and logistical support
ments.
1. Member States, the Commission and the General Secre
tariat of the Council shall ensure that the EUSR is given access
Article 5
to any relevant information.
Financing
1. The
financial
reference
amount
intended
to
cover
the 2. The
Union
delegations
and/or
the
Member
States,
as
expenditure related to the mandate of the EUSR in the period
appropriate, shall provide logistical support in the region.
from 1 July 2012 to 30 June 2013 shall be EUR 945 000.
Article 10
2. The
expenditure
shall
be
managed
in
accordance
with
the
procedures and rules applicable to the general budget of the
Security
Union.
In accordance with the Union’s policy on the security of
personnel deployed outside the Union in an operational
3. The
management
of
the
expenditure
shall
be
subject
to
a capacity under Title V of the Treaty, the EUSR shall take all
contract between the EUSR and the Commission. The EUSR
reasonably practicable measures, in conformity with the
shall be accountable to the Commission for all expenditure.
mandate and on the basis of the security situation in the
geographical area of responsibility, for the security of all
Article 6
personnel under the direct authority of the EUSR, in particular
by:
Constitution and composition of the team
1. Within the limits of the mandate and the corresponding
(a) establishing a mission-specific security plan based on
financial means made available, the EUSR shall be responsible
guidance from the EEAS, providing for mission-specific
for constituting a team. The team shall include the expertise on
physical, organisational and procedural security measures
specific policy issues as required by the mandate. The EUSR
governing the management of the secure movement of
shall keep the Council and the Commission promptly
personnel to, and within, the mission area and the
informed of the composition of the team.
management of security incidents, and providing for a
contingency plan and a mission evacuation plan;
2.
Member States, the institutions of the Union and the EEAS
may propose the secondment of staff to work with the EUSR.
(b) ensuring that all personnel deployed outside the Union are
The salary of such seconded personnel shall be covered by the
covered by high risk insurance, as required by the
Member State, the institution of the Union concerned or the
conditions in the mission area;
EEAS, respectively. Experts seconded by Member States to the
institutions of the Union or the EEAS may also be posted to the
EUSR. International contracted staff shall have the nationality of
(c) ensuring that all members of the EUSR’s team to be
a Member State.
deployed outside the Union, including locally contracted
personnel, have received appropriate security training
3. All
seconded
personnel
shall
remain
under
the
adminis
before or upon arriving in the mission area, based on the
trative authority of the sending Member State, the sending insti
risk ratings assigned to the mission area by the EEAS;
tution of the Union or the EEAS, and shall carry out their duties
and act in the interest of the mandate of the EUSR.
(d) ensuring that all agreed recommendations made following
regular security assessments are implemented, and providing
Article 7
the Council, the HR and the Commission with written
reports on their implementation and on other security
Privileges and immunities of the EUSR and the staff of the
issues within the framework of the mid-term and mandate
EUSR
implementation reports.
The privileges, immunities and further guarantees necessary for
the completion and smooth functioning of the mission of the
( 1 ) OJ L 141, 27.5.2011, p. 17.

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Mission, who shall make every effort to assist the EUSR in
the implementation of the mandate. The EUSR shall also
Reporting
liaise with other international and regional actors in the field.
The EUSR shall regularly provide the PSC and the HR with oral
and written reports. The EUSR shall also report to Council
Article 13
working parties as necessary. Regular written reports shall be
Review
circulated through the COREU network. Upon recommendation
of the PSC or the HR, the EUSR may provide the Foreign Affairs
The implementation of this Decision and its consistency with
Council with reports. In accordance with Article 36 of the
other contributions from the Union to the region shall be kept
Treaty, the EUSR may be involved in briefing the European
under regular review. The EUSR shall present the Council, the
Parliament.
HR and the Commission with a progress report by the end of
December 2012, and with a comprehensive implementation
Article 12
report on the mandate at the end thereof.
Coordination
Article 14
1. The
EUSR
shall
contribute
to
the
unity,
consistency
and
effectiveness of the Union’s action and shall help ensure that all
Entry into force
Union instruments and Member States’ actions are engaged
This Decision shall enter into force on the day of its adoption.
coherently, to attain the Union’s policy objectives. The EUSR
shall work in full coordination with the Member States and the
Commission, as well as other European Union Special Represen
tatives active in the region, including the EUSR for the Middle
Done at Luxembourg, 25 June 2012.
East Peace Process, as appropriate. The EUSR shall provide
regular briefings to Member States’ missions and the Union’s
delegations.
For the Council
2. In
the
field,
close
liaison
shall
be
maintained
with
the
The President
Heads of Union delegations and Member States’ Heads of
C. ASHTON

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